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Texas Historical Commission

Source file: Texas — State Employee Salaries (Texas Tribune) / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Texas Historical Commission supports cultural and educational resources such as libraries, museums, and the arts.

In 2026, this agency had 345 employees with median total compensation of $66,837; the highest distinct record was $195,000.

Year: 2026
Total payroll: $24.8M
Employees: 345
Median total: $66,837
Highest record: $195,000

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$20,100$130,000+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 345 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($66,837) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $72,006 (100%)
Overtime — $0 (0%)
Other — $0 (0%)
Benefits — $0 (0%)

What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$48,822

$54,600

$66,837

$81,528

$102,000

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $102,000 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $48,822. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Education Specialist I

31 · $53,400

Administrative Assistant III

15 · $52,388

Program Specialist IV

14 · $74,880

Director I

13 · $113,400

Maintenance Specialist IV

13 · $48,822

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

Trend

Year over year

How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 2 published years.

Year	Total payroll	Employees	Median pay
2025	$24.2M —	347 —	$65,000 —
2026	$24.8M ▲ 2.6%	345 ▼ 0.6%	$66,837 ▲ 2.8%

Compare

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Record list

Employees

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Rachael Low

Education Specialist II/Texas Historical Commission

2026 total comp

$57,000

Base pay: $57,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 821
Hire Date: Nov 18, 2025
Monthly Pay: $4,750
State Employee Number: 1807582

At Texas Historical Commission, Rachael Low serves as a Education Specialist II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,000.

Derek Spence

Maintenance Supervisor III/Texas Historical Commission

2026 total comp

$57,000

Base pay: $57,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9055
Hire Date: Sep 15, 2025
Monthly Pay: $4,750
State Employee Number: 723688

Derek Spence works as a Maintenance Supervisor III for Texas Historical Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Derek earned $57,000 in 2026.

Cynthia Wellmann

Administrative Assistant IV/Texas Historical Commission

2026 total comp

$56,238

Base pay: $56,238
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,238
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 156
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2019
Monthly Pay: $4,687
State Employee Number: 71818

Cynthia Wellmann holds the role of Administrative Assistant IV at Texas Historical Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,238.

Flor Waters

Administrative Assistant IV/Texas Historical Commission

2026 total comp

$56,238

Base pay: $56,238
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,238
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 156
Hire Date: Oct 1, 2018
Monthly Pay: $4,687
State Employee Number: 1142486

At Texas Historical Commission, Flor Waters serves as a Administrative Assistant IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,238.

Adam Arnold

Education Specialist I/Texas Historical Commission

2026 total comp

$55,800

Base pay: $55,800
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,800
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 820
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2019
Monthly Pay: $4,650
State Employee Number: 123669

At Texas Historical Commission, Adam Arnold serves as a Education Specialist I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,800.

Machelle Wood

Education Specialist I/Texas Historical Commission

2026 total comp

$55,800

Base pay: $55,800
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,800
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 820
Hire Date: Jun 5, 2014
Monthly Pay: $4,650
State Employee Number: 765198

At Texas Historical Commission, Machelle Wood serves as a Education Specialist I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,800.

Laura Fisher

Education Specialist I/Texas Historical Commission

2026 total comp

$55,800

Base pay: $55,800
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,800
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 820
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2019
Monthly Pay: $4,650
State Employee Number: 1002001

At Texas Historical Commission, Laura Fisher serves as a Education Specialist I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,800.

Margo Mccutcheon

Education Specialist I/Texas Historical Commission

2026 total comp

$55,800

Base pay: $55,800
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,800
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 820
Hire Date: Apr 1, 2021
Monthly Pay: $4,650
State Employee Number: 1009413

Margo Mccutcheon holds the role of Education Specialist I at Texas Historical Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,800.

William Carter

Education Specialist I/Texas Historical Commission

2026 total comp

$55,800

Base pay: $55,800
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,800
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 820
Hire Date: Mar 1, 2023
Monthly Pay: $4,650
State Employee Number: 1193478

William Carter holds the role of Education Specialist I at Texas Historical Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,800.

Nathaniel Giles

Education Specialist I/Texas Historical Commission

2026 total comp

$55,800

Base pay: $55,800
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,800
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 820
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2019
Monthly Pay: $4,650
State Employee Number: 1201442

At Texas Historical Commission, Nathaniel Giles serves as a Education Specialist I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,800.

Jennifer Parsley

Education Specialist I/Texas Historical Commission

2026 total comp

$55,800

Base pay: $55,800
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,800
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 820
Hire Date: Feb 23, 2021
Monthly Pay: $4,650
State Employee Number: 1302953

Jennifer Parsley is a Education Specialist I at Texas Historical Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $55,800.

Mia Rook-Leeser

Education Specialist I/Texas Historical Commission

2026 total comp

$55,800

Base pay: $55,800
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,800
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 820
Hire Date: Feb 15, 2022
Monthly Pay: $4,650
State Employee Number: 1453709

Mia Rook-Leeser works as a Education Specialist I for Texas Historical Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Mia earned $55,800 in 2026.

Elana Barton

Education Specialist I/Texas Historical Commission

2026 total comp

$55,800

Base pay: $55,800
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,800
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 820
Hire Date: Apr 1, 2022
Monthly Pay: $4,650
State Employee Number: 1459698

Elana Barton holds the role of Education Specialist I at Texas Historical Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,800.

Gwyneth Ridenour

Education Specialist I/Texas Historical Commission

2026 total comp

$55,800

Base pay: $55,800
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,800
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 820
Hire Date: Mar 1, 2023
Monthly Pay: $4,650
State Employee Number: 1626162

Gwyneth Ridenour holds the role of Education Specialist I at Texas Historical Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,800.

Kimberly Breed

Education Specialist I/Texas Historical Commission

2026 total comp

$55,800

Base pay: $55,800
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,800
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 820
Hire Date: Jun 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $4,650
State Employee Number: 980336

At Texas Historical Commission, Kimberly Breed serves as a Education Specialist I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,800.

John Zumwalt

Education Specialist I/Texas Historical Commission

2026 total comp

$55,800

Base pay: $55,800
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,800
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 820
Hire Date: Aug 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $4,650
State Employee Number: 1797072

John Zumwalt is a Education Specialist I at Texas Historical Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $55,800.

Thelma Franklin

Program Specialist I/Texas Historical Commission

2026 total comp

$55,002

Base pay: $55,002
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,002
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1570
Hire Date: Apr 16, 2018
Monthly Pay: $4,584
State Employee Number: 1118040

At Texas Historical Commission, Thelma Franklin serves as a Program Specialist I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,002.

Gloria Garza

Program Specialist I/Texas Historical Commission

2026 total comp

$55,002

Base pay: $55,002
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,002
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1570
Hire Date: Jul 1, 2018
Monthly Pay: $4,584
State Employee Number: 1130594

At Texas Historical Commission, Gloria Garza serves as a Program Specialist I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,002.

Effie Wellmann

Program Specialist I/Texas Historical Commission

2026 total comp

$55,002

Base pay: $55,002
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,002
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1570
Hire Date: Jan 1, 2020
Monthly Pay: $4,584
State Employee Number: 1247731

At Texas Historical Commission, Effie Wellmann serves as a Program Specialist I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,002.

Melissa Fontenette-Mitchell

Program Specialist I/Texas Historical Commission

2026 total comp

$55,002

Base pay: $55,002
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,002
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1570
Hire Date: Mar 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $4,584
State Employee Number: 1772650

Melissa Fontenette-Mitchell works as a Program Specialist I for Texas Historical Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Melissa earned $55,002 in 2026.

Ernestina Lopez

Program Specialist I/Texas Historical Commission

2026 total comp

$55,002

Base pay: $55,002
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,002
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1570
Hire Date: May 15, 2025
Monthly Pay: $4,584
State Employee Number: 252738

Ernestina Lopez is a Program Specialist I at Texas Historical Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $55,002.

Nancy Angier

Administrative Assistant IV/Texas Historical Commission

2025 total comp

$54,600

Base pay: $54,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,600
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0156
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2019
Monthly Pay: $4,550
State Employee Number: 121671

At Texas Historical Commission, Nancy Angier serves as a Administrative Assistant IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,600.

Michael Foster

Maintenance Supervisor II/Texas Historical Commission

2026 total comp

$54,600

Base pay: $54,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,600
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9054
Hire Date: Feb 1, 2008
Monthly Pay: $4,550
State Employee Number: 142384

Michael Foster works as a Maintenance Supervisor II for Texas Historical Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Michael earned $54,600 in 2026.

Glenn Nuyttens

Maintenance Supervisor II/Texas Historical Commission

2026 total comp

$54,600

Base pay: $54,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,600
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9054
Hire Date: Nov 10, 2008
Monthly Pay: $4,550
State Employee Number: 166656

Glenn Nuyttens works as a Maintenance Supervisor II for Texas Historical Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Glenn earned $54,600 in 2026.

Stacey Harger

Inventory & Store Specialist IV/Texas Historical Commission

2026 total comp

$54,600

Base pay: $54,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,600
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1914
Hire Date: May 1, 2023
Monthly Pay: $4,550
State Employee Number: 1635974

Stacey Harger works as a Inventory & Store Specialist IV for Texas Historical Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Stacey earned $54,600 in 2026.

Michael Bracewell

Maintenance Supervisor II/Texas Historical Commission

2026 total comp

$54,600

Base pay: $54,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,600
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9054
Hire Date: Jun 1, 2023
Monthly Pay: $4,550
State Employee Number: 1642662

Michael Bracewell works as a Maintenance Supervisor II for Texas Historical Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Michael earned $54,600 in 2026.

Ed Ray Catano

Maintenance Supervisor II/Texas Historical Commission

2026 total comp

$54,600

Base pay: $54,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,600
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9054
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2023
Monthly Pay: $4,550
State Employee Number: 1662939

Ed Ray Catano is a Maintenance Supervisor II at Texas Historical Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $54,600.

Steven Fuchs

Maintenance Supervisor II/Texas Historical Commission

2026 total comp

$54,600

Base pay: $54,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,600
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9054
Hire Date: Jan 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,550
State Employee Number: 1688636

Steven Fuchs is a Maintenance Supervisor II at Texas Historical Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $54,600.

Rebecca Diaz

Maintenance Supervisor II/Texas Historical Commission

2025 total comp

$54,600

Base pay: $54,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,600
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9054
Hire Date: Feb 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,550
State Employee Number: 1692533

Rebecca Diaz is a Maintenance Supervisor II at Texas Historical Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $54,600.